Joint 61st PAP Annual Convention and 8th ARUPS Congress

What is PAP?

The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), founded in 1962, is committed to promoting excellence in psychology`s teaching, research, and practice and its recognition as a scientifically oriented discipline for human and social development.

The PAP is the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for registered psychometricians and psychologists of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It is the oldest and largest professional organization of psychologists in the country.

The organization certifies specialists in seven (7) areas of expertise within the broad discipline of psychology. Concurrently, it also has seven major divisions representing each of these specialty areas, which are as follows: Assessment Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology. Apart from these divisions, members also take part in the ten (10) special interest groups (SIGs), namely, Teaching Psychology SIG, Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS) SIG, Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Psychology SIG, Sport and Exercise Psychology SIG, Substance Use, Prevention, and Recovery SIG, Psychology Practitioners in Public Service SIG, Environmental Psychology SIG, Positive Psychology SIG, Research in Psychology, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Psychology SIG. To date, PAP also has expanded itself to serve its members better by organizing six (6) regional chapters: Bicol, Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon-Mimaropa, Davao, and United Arab Emirates.

PAP Executive Committee 2024-2025

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Glenn G. Glarino, PhD

President

University of San Carlos

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John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD

Vice President

University of Santo Tomas

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Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. Rpsy

Executive Secretary

Concentrix

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Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy

Treasurer

Cavite Center for Mental Health

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Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Auditor

Saint Louis University - Baguio

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Ver E. Reyes, PhD

Internal Relations Officer

Pamatasan Lungsod ng Marikina

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Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy

External Relations Officer

Lifeline Rehabilitation Center

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Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

International Relations Officer (InRO)

University of San Carlos

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Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD

Ex-Officio

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Ma.Teresa M. Chiu, PhD

Executive Director

Board Members

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Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Camp Navarro General Hospitral & Armed Forces of the Philippines

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Carlos N. Buan, PhD

Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center/ AUF Medical Center, Pampanga

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Henmar C. Cardiño, RPm

University of Santo Tomas

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Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

Psychosomatherapia Clinic

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Angelina M. Julom, PhD

Nazareth Psycho-social Wellness Center for Individual and Families

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Maria Isabel S. Lemen. PhD

Ateneo de Davao University

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Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD

Batangas State University

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Armenia B. Montaño, RPsy

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School

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Olivia Therezah Pajente-Pelagio, RPsy

Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration Region 10

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Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD

Centro Escolar University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD

Bicol University

What is ARUPS?

The ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies (ARUPS) was established on 2 August 2006 during the inaugural ARUPS Congress in Jakarta, Indonesia, as a collaborative initiative uniting psychological societies across ASEAN to advance mental health, psychological research, and professional development. Its formation was driven by the 2004 tsunami, which highlighted the urgent need for regional psychological collaboration, and was preceded by the IUPsyS-supported Psychology Capacity Building Workshop in 2005. ARUPS was formally affiliated with the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) in 2007, reinforcing its role as a key regional body promoting psychology as a science and profession. Currently, five ASEAN countries, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, are active members of ARUPS, working together to strengthen professional networks, enhance research-driven policies, and promote ethical psychological practices. Since its inception, ARUPS has organized multiple congresses across ASEAN, fostering professional exchange and supporting evidence-based psychological initiatives to enhance well-being in the region.

ARUPS Executive Committee 2024-2025

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Adrian Toh

ARUPS President

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Glenn G. Glarino, PhD

ARUPS President-Elect (Provisional)

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Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, PhD

ARUPS Secretary General

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Andik Matulessy, PhD

ARUPS Treasurer

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Nanchatsan Sakunpong, PhD

Executive Committee Member

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Shukran Abd Rahman, PhD

Executive Committee Member

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Anrilia Ningdyah, PhD

Executive Committee

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Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Executive Committee Member

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Jeremy Heng

Executive Committee Member

PAP Secretariat

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Pen B. Cruz

Administrative Officer for Operations

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Jeanette N. Cardeño

Accounting Manager

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Mercedita G. Mondejar

Administrative Assistant for Finance

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Marita May G. Reverente

Administrative Asst for Membership II

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Romeo C. Sevilla

Liaison Officer and Property Custodian

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Andre B. Depositario

Messenger

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Glenn Mark R. Garillo

Social Media Officer

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Alma E. Mosatalla

Administrative Assistant for Regulatory Submissions

PAPCON 2025 Working Committees

Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD
CONVENTION CHAIR
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD & Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. RPsy
Convention Co-Chairs

1. REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio

Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD

Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy

Lara Llenos-Baculi

Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD

Angelina M. Julom, PhD

2. FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Carlos N. Buan, PhD

Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy

Marc Eric Reyes, PhD

Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD

3. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy

Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy

Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy

Angelique Villasanta

4. DOCUMENTATION

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

5. AWARDS

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy

Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy

RPsy, Faridah Kristi C.

Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

CLSB Group

6. NOMINATION & ELECTION

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy Marc Eric Reyes, PhD

Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

CLSB Group

7. VENUE & COLLATERALS

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

Mary June Delgado, PhD

Segundo `Bre` Abrea, Jr.

CLSB Group

8. SOUVENIR PROGRAM & TOKEN

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy

Ann Maribel M. Hapin, Rpsy

9. PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Marc Eric Reyes, PhD Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD

Dr. Andik Matulessy

Anrilla Ema Mustikawati

Jeremy Heng

Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy

10. CONVENTION KITS

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. RPsy

11. CPD COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy

Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy

Carlos N. Buan, PhD

Angelina M. Julom, PhD

Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

12. MERCHANDISE COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

CLSB

FC

13. FOREIGN GUEST RELATION

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy

Lara Llenos-Baculi

14. FOOD COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Henmar C. Cardiño, Rpsy

15. FELLOWSHIP/CULTURAL NIGHT

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy

Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy

Kristine Faith Moral

Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy

Lara Llenos-Baculi

Anton Henry Miaga

Jirah Mae Gealon

16. CERTIFICATE COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy

Jirah Mae Pigte

17. HELP DESK

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy

Lara Llenos-Baculi

Jirah Mae Gealon

18. LOGISTICS & RECEPTION

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

CLSB

FC

19. WELCOME DINNER

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members

Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy

Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Lara Llenos-Baculi

Angelina M. Julom, PhD

20. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy

Carlos N. Buan, PhD

21. MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD

Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy

Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy

Lara Llenos-Baculi

22. EVALUATION

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD

Angelina M. Julom, PhD

23. OVERALL CONVENTION AUDITOR

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Marc Eric Reyes, PhD N/A

N/A

24. PRE-CONVENTION CONCERNS

Chairperson Co-Chairperson Members
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD
OFFICERS OF THE DAY
Pre-Convention Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD & Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD & Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. Rpsy & Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy & Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy & Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy

Leadership Council

Specialty Divisions
Assessment Psychology Rachel Laureano
Clinical Psychology Raphael O. Inocencio
Counseling Psychology Allesandra Arpon
Developmental Psychology Jericho D. Medel
Educational Psychology Oliver B. Sta. Ana
Industrial-Organizational Psychology MARY ANNE PORTUGUEZ
Social Psychology England Danne B. Castro
Special Interest Group
Teaching Psychology Pat Kathlyn Dione D. Ramirez
Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS) Jun Angelo M. Sunglao
Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Psychology Rolf Gian Marcos
Sports and Exercise Psychology Kenneth Roy V. Aranas
Substance Use, Prevention, and Recovery Trixia Anne C. Co
Psychology Practitioners in Public Service Michelle Ann Abundo
Environmental Psychology John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta
Positive Psychology Gabriel Sebastian N. Lizada
Research in Psychology Angelique Pearl Virtue P. Villasanta
Persons with Disabilities Psychology Antero Rosauro V. Arias Jr.
Geographic Chapters
Bicol Jim Rey Baloloy
Northern Luzon Andrew S. Macalma
Central Luzon Jeremiah Paul C. Silvestre
Calabarzon-Mimaropa Mahjalin Araiza B. Diez
Southern Mindanao Regional Chapter Marie Joyce Tupas, Maureen Jean Lara
Interim Geographic Chapters
NCR North Kristine Faith C. Moral
Western Visayas Abigaile Rose Mary R. Capay
Southern Visayas Achilles Isidore Z. Israel
Northern Mindanao Yayette C. Dela Pena
Cebu-Leyte-Samar-Bicol Mary Jun Delgado